Bulking - Making Calories Count

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I for sure know how difficult it can be to put on size. I started wrestling at 15 years old, tickling the scales at only 133lbs. I knew I had to get my size up if I was to ever have a hope of making something of myself in this job. Unfortunately for me I'm the worst type of hard gainer. I get chubby very easily and still find it hard to see the weight go up! The fact is you soon learn that you have to crack a few eggs to make an omelette and if you want to gain size fast you will have to settle for getting a little 'soft' in certain areas.

Fact is calories are your friend when it comes to growing. Muscles need calories to develop. Personally I don't think your training should change much.

Often I hear people say "I'm not doing cardio because I want to get size on"

My opinion is that is the wrong approach. Cardio is always essential especially when bulking simply for your heart. A high calorie diet can have significant impact on your heart, therefore cardio is something you should still include in your workouts.

I'm not saying do intense circuits like you may do when it's time to cut up, but still look after that heart!

Still stick to certain principles, for example not eating carbs after a certain time, avoiding lots of sugar.

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Nathan is a WWE Pro Wrestler based in Hull. Obsessed by the sport as a youngster, at the tender age of 10 he became determined to succeed in the industry. He went pro at 19 and hasn’t looked back since. Committing to grueling workouts and diet regimes over the years has resulted in Nathan becoming a great source of knowledge and information on training.